198. How to collect a cat derm history

Dr. Molly Brinkmann is a GP and medical director of a small animal general hospital in Tennessee. You may know her for the hilarious content she puts on Instagram (@drmollysays)... but she also loves managing skin cases as a general practitioner. We discuss working up these cases as a general veterinarian when you first see them and how to implement successful chronic management. This is a great episode including two busy vet moms passionate about what they do for animals and their owners!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00The Companion Project 01:24How A General Practitioner Handles A Derm Case 06:34Dr. Molly's Experience With Flea Prevention 09:32General Practitioners Using Diet Trials 12:24General Practitioners And Chronic Management 22:02When General Practitioners Consider Referrals 26:28Does Insurance Cover Immunotherapy? 31:00Outro 32:22

Do you feel comfortable with skin biopsies? For such a small sample, it is easy to mess up. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast regarding prepping (don't!), sampling and submitting to maximize your results!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Get More Than One Sample (Tip #1) 03:20User A Bigger Punch (Tip #2) 05:02Do Not Prep Them (Tip #3) 06:48Use A Dermatopathologist (Tip #4) 08:16Rock Your Skin Biopsies (Tip #5) 10:10Outro 11:54

Erythema multiforme (EM) is an uncommon inflammatory skin disease. The onset is often very sudden and concerning and can affect the skin and mucous membranes leading to other issues (anorexia, difficulty defecating, etc.). The condition can require anywhere from no treatment to immunosuppressive drugs. Learn more about this disease in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Erythema Multiforme In Humans 02:16What Erythema Multiforme Looks Like 03:12Treatment For Erythema Multiforme 05:44Outro 10:32

Another grab bag episode of the podcast, you submitted questions about AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES on Instagram. Here is some information that goes through sebaceous adenitis treatment, ear margin vasculitis differentials, topicals for autoimmune diseases and more!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Treatment Options For Sebaceous Adenitis 01:02Mycophenolate In Autoimmune Cases 05:35High Dose Prednisone Protocol 07:10Treating With Antibiotics Before Biopsying An Autoimmune Case 09:04Rule Outs For Ear Margin Vasculitis 11:30Topicals For Autoimmune Diseases 14:20Outro 16:36

Apoquel (oclacitinib tablet) is approved for the treatment of allergic dermatitis in dogs over 12 months of age. However, veterinary medicine can present difficult cases and off-label use based on anecdotal experience can be important to provide quality of life when other options aren't working.Check out some diseases that have been reported to have been treated successfully with Apoquel... that aren't allergies. The diseases may surprise you!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Discoid Lupus Erythematosus 04:16Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy 08:22Pemphigus Foliaceus 09:56Vasculitis 12:36Outro 14:30

It can be daunting to start with a dermatology case in veterinary medicine... or even manage changes in a case you have seen for years! Check out my TOP 5 TIPS to consider when seeing a dermatology case on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!Join My Email List: https://thedermvet.com/The Sit. Stay. Laugh! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sit-stay-laugh-podcast/id1743984464TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Do You Know Your Diagnosis? (Tip #1) 02:40Does This Treatment Make Financial Sense For The Pet Owner? (Tip #2) 07:16Can The Pet Owner Physically Do It? (Tip #3) 09:36What Is The Current Priority? (Tip #4) 11:16What Is The Future? (Tip #5) 14:14Outro 15:38

I gave you the opportunity to ask questions about food allergies... and you delivered!Come check out the top questions you have about food allergies in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00How To Challenge A Pet After A Diet Trial 01:56My Flea Preventative Recommendation For Diet Trials 06:26Can Pets React To Hydrolyzed Protein? 09:22How Many Diet Trials To Consider Before A Pet Is Not Food Allergic 10:48Does A Patient Need To Have A Year Round History In Order To Have Food? 13:04Dental Chew Recommendations 14:38Prednisone Helping Itchy Pets For Food 16:54What If A Pet Doesn't Like Their Prescription Diet? 18:46Age Distribution For Food Allergies 20:32How Long Should Diet Trials Last? 21:54Outro 23:26

History collection is so important in veterinary dermatology... so many skin lesions can look the same. It can be especially crucial when figuring out why infections are happening in a pet.On this episode, we will discuss important history questions and how to do it in a time efficient manner. Finally, remember that history collecting doesn't just happen at the first exam... it is an ongoing saga as you keep seeing the pet as a recheck.TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Why Getting A History Is So Important 01:34Ectoparasite Control 08:06If Other Pets And People In The House Are Affected 09:30Being More Efficient 11:14Important Red Flags To Remember 14:38Outro 19:12

As a dermatologist, I see A LOT of allergies. However, there are other causes of skin diseases that can cause a pet to develop pruritus, skin lesions, etc. In this episode, I will cover the 5 red flags that should get you considering other causes of skin disease besides allergies.1. Dermatologic disease starts when the pet is senior2. Mucus membranes are affected3. The pet is not itchy4. Infection is controlled but the lesions or pruritus do not respond to steroids or other anti-pruritic therapies5. Weird lesions like depigmentation or nodules are presentTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Lesions Starting When The Pet Is Older (Red Flag #1) 03:56Mucous Membranes Being Affected (Red Flag #2) 06:02The Pet Is Not Itchy (Red Flag #3) 07:52Not Responding To Anti-Pruritic Medication (Red Flag #4) 10:00Weird Lesions (Red Flag #5) 12:06Outro 14:34

On this episode of The Derm Vet podcast, Jenni Grant joins. Jenni is the head veterinary nurse at The Dermatology Referral Service in Scotland. We discuss the differences between practicing in the United States compared to Scotland. Also, some great information regarding improving your cytology skills as a veterinary nurse/technician and how to communicate with clients regarding chronic allergy management. TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Jenni's Role Within Her Dermatology Practice 02:56Jenni's Veterinary Journey 04:10How Technicians Help With Client Communication 12:54Jenni's Dermatology Workflow 17:30Intradermal Allergy Testing In Scotland 20:22Videotoscopies In Scotland 23:50Jenni's Advice For Aspiring Dermatology Nerds 27:32Jenni's Favorite And Least Favorite Dermatology Disease 31:18Outro 32:37